The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 32,300

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 T5 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.1 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
164.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft